The Kevin Powell Podcast
Hosted by Kevin Powell, a seasoned voice in the metal and alternative scene, this podcast brings you closer to the bands shaping the future of music. From rising stars to legendary acts, Kevin's interviews introduce listeners to new sounds, stories, and their next favorite band. Perfect for fans eager to discover fresh music and connect with the artists behind it!
Episodes
January 23, 2026 • 21 mins
Rev3rent join Kevin Powell on the podcast to talk about the resurgence of raw, old-school deathcore, their DIY roots, and what it’s been like rapidly leveling up as a young band in today’s heavy music scene.
The band breaks down their latest release Decimate, why they lean into Myspace-era deathcore over modern overproduction, and how playing packed VFW halls helped shape their sound and work ethic.
They also dive into their experien...
The band breaks down their latest release Decimate, why they lean into Myspace-era deathcore over modern overproduction, and how playing packed VFW halls helped shape their sound and work ethic.
They also dive into their experien...
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December 5, 2025 • 9 mins
Acid Bath is officially back, and Mike Sanchez joins me at Louder Than Life for one of the most honest and wild interviews of the weekend.
We cover everything — the early days in the Louisiana sticks, breaking into the New Orleans scene, the moment Acid Bath knew the reunion could actually work, and some insane tour stories you’ve never heard before.
Mike also talks about new music, their massive 2026 plans, and upcoming European sho...
We cover everything — the early days in the Louisiana sticks, breaking into the New Orleans scene, the moment Acid Bath knew the reunion could actually work, and some insane tour stories you’ve never heard before.
Mike also talks about new music, their massive 2026 plans, and upcoming European sho...
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November 20, 2025 • 6 mins
Join me on the road as I sit down with Jose and Kayla from Aeternum, one of the most emotionally charged up-and-coming bands in the scene. We caught up in Harrisburg while they were out with The Killers Confession and Dogma, talking about what fans can expect from their live show, how they bring feminine rage and raw emotion to the stage, and why their music hits so many different feelings at once.
We get into everything from their ...
We get into everything from their ...
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November 17, 2025 • 16 mins
Drummer Matt Greiner of August Burns Red joins The Kevin Powell Podcast to talk about two decades behind the kit, the Thrill Seeker re-recording, and what keeps the band pushing forward after 20+ years.
Matt dives deep into the band’s writing process, balancing creativity with deadlines, and how he’s evolved as a drummer since the early days in the barn. He also discusses his collaboration with Joey Sturgis on his drum plugin, shar...
Matt dives deep into the band’s writing process, balancing creativity with deadlines, and how he’s evolved as a drummer since the early days in the barn. He also discusses his collaboration with Joey Sturgis on his drum plugin, shar...
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November 11, 2025 • 10 mins
Blessthefall are back — and they’re stronger than ever. At Louder Than Life 2025, Kevin sits down with Beau Bokan and Eric Lambert to talk about their long-awaited return with Gallows, the creative spark that reignited the band after seven years, and what it’s like to be part of metalcore’s new wave.
From writing sessions that started in Phoenix back in 2020 to advice for up-and-coming bands grinding through tour life, this convers...
From writing sessions that started in Phoenix back in 2020 to advice for up-and-coming bands grinding through tour life, this convers...
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November 3, 2025 • 7 mins
Kevin talks with Attack Attack! at Louder Than Life about rediscovering their sound after a decade away, teaming up with Lorna Shore’s Will Ramos for their first-ever collaboration, and what fans can expect in 2026.
The band opens up about reconnecting with their early energy, working with producers Andrew Bayliss and Evan McKeever, and how their latest self-titled release brought everything full circle.
🎧 Attack Attack!’s new s...
The band opens up about reconnecting with their early energy, working with producers Andrew Bayliss and Evan McKeever, and how their latest self-titled release brought everything full circle.
🎧 Attack Attack!’s new s...
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SPIRITWORLD | Stu Folsom on New Album, Country Influences & Life on the Road | Louder Than Life 2025
November 1, 2025 • 13 mins
Stu Folsom of SpiritWorld joins Kevin Powell backstage at Louder Than Life 2025 to talk about the band’s nonstop momentum, writing the follow-up to Deathwestern, and blending hardcore, thrash, and classic country influences into their evolving sound.
They dig into everything from the band’s growth since Helldorado, touring with Obituary and Nails, to how SpiritWorld’s live show is designed to hit just as hard in clubs as it does on ...
They dig into everything from the band’s growth since Helldorado, touring with Obituary and Nails, to how SpiritWorld’s live show is designed to hit just as hard in clubs as it does on ...
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October 28, 2025 • 9 mins
🎧 Whitechapel’s Brandon Zackey joins The Kevin Powell Podcast at Louder Than Life to talk about joining the band, his metal drumming background, Hymns of Dissonance, and what it’s really like playing festivals this big.
Brandon opens up about going from marching band to deathcore, teaching percussion, and his path from Enterprise Earth to Whitechapel. He shares insight into his setup with Mapex and Zildjian, his pre-show routine, a...
Brandon opens up about going from marching band to deathcore, teaching percussion, and his path from Enterprise Earth to Whitechapel. He shares insight into his setup with Mapex and Zildjian, his pre-show routine, a...
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October 25, 2025 • 6 mins
🎙️ Aurorawave join The Kevin Powell Podcast live from Louder Than Life 2025! The band talks about their brand-new album Monument, the start of their album release tour, and what it’s really like living on the road. They open up about mental health, staying grounded, and how they fuse two unlikely worlds — reggae and metal — into their unique “Reggaecore” sound. We also chat about Lamb of God, Suicide Silence, Whitechapel, and the ...
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October 21, 2025 • 5 mins
🎧 Halocene join Kevin at Louder Than Life 2025 to talk about their upcoming album When Love Dies, a deeply personal project inspired by their real-life separation. Bradley and Addie open up about turning heartbreak into art, how they balance parenthood with touring, and the evolution of their sound. They also discuss the band’s rise through viral YouTube covers, their connection with fans, and how independent artists can build som...
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October 17, 2025 • 7 mins
The energy from Fight From Within never lets up — and it shows. At Louder Than Life 2025, Kevin caught up once again with Mike and Tim from Fight From Within to talk about their brand new album Talk Is Cheap (out October 3rd) and the massive tour that follows.
The guys discuss hitting 60K+ monthly listeners, working with Adam Splitter PR, and keeping things organic while leveling up every release. They also break down how Talk Is C...
The guys discuss hitting 60K+ monthly listeners, working with Adam Splitter PR, and keeping things organic while leveling up every release. They also break down how Talk Is C...
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October 13, 2025 • 8 mins
Day 2 of Louder Than Life — and Kevin sits down with Hatebreed drummer Matt Byrne to talk about the band’s new era. Matt dives into their summer touring grind, the mindset behind releasing new music, and what fans can expect from Hatebreed in 2026. They discuss the band’s thrashier new sound, how touring has shaped their live energy, and the sentimental story behind the one thing Matt never leaves home without on tour. Plus, his ho...
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October 10, 2025 • 16 mins
🎤 Tech N9ne joins The Kevin Powell Podcast at Louder Than Life 2025!
The hip-hop icon talks about his latest project “DECORATED”, 25 years of Strange Music, staying independent, and what keeps him motivated after decades in the game.
Tech shares insight on his evolution as an artist, his Kansas City roots, and how he continues to bridge the worlds of rap, rock, and metal.
🔥 Listen to this exclusive festival interview from Louder T...
The hip-hop icon talks about his latest project “DECORATED”, 25 years of Strange Music, staying independent, and what keeps him motivated after decades in the game.
Tech shares insight on his evolution as an artist, his Kansas City roots, and how he continues to bridge the worlds of rap, rock, and metal.
🔥 Listen to this exclusive festival interview from Louder T...
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October 7, 2025 • 12 mins
Joe and Matt from DED join Kevin Powell at Louder Than Life 2025 to talk about their brand-new album Resent, which just dropped!
The guys dive into their songwriting process, the meaning behind their new single “Purpose,” and what makes this their heaviest—and catchiest—record yet.
They also discuss working through music industry chaos, building their own studio in Phoenix, and staying inspired by everything from Korn and Pantera to...
The guys dive into their songwriting process, the meaning behind their new single “Purpose,” and what makes this their heaviest—and catchiest—record yet.
They also discuss working through music industry chaos, building their own studio in Phoenix, and staying inspired by everything from Korn and Pantera to...
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October 6, 2025 • 10 mins
Violent Vira joined me at Louder Than Life 2025 fresh off the stage to talk about their debut album Lover of a Ghost, tour plans, and the moment the crowd demanded an encore.
We also get into dream collaborations (Imogen Heap fans, you’ll love this), favorite video games, and the albums that pulled them into the world of rock and metal.
We also get into dream collaborations (Imogen Heap fans, you’ll love this), favorite video games, and the albums that pulled them into the world of rock and metal.
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Silly Goose has built a reputation for doing things differently—starting with pop-up shows in parking lots that caught the attention of Danny Wimmer Presents. Now they’re lighting up major stages like Louder Than Life 2025.
In this interview, vocalist Jackson Foster talks with Kevin Powell about the band’s rise from DIY street gigs to major festivals, their upcoming record Keys to the City, and dream tours with Turnstile and Joey V...
In this interview, vocalist Jackson Foster talks with Kevin Powell about the band’s rise from DIY street gigs to major festivals, their upcoming record Keys to the City, and dream tours with Turnstile and Joey V...
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October 2, 2025 • 9 mins
🎸 At Louder Than Life 2025, I sat down with Landmvrks to talk about their first-ever U.S. festival performance, the French metal scene, touring life, pre-show rituals, and who they dream of touring with next (spoiler: Gojira 👀)
From their new-ish album to advice for up-and-coming bands, the guys shared what’s next for Landmvrks in 2026 and beyond.
From their new-ish album to advice for up-and-coming bands, the guys shared what’s next for Landmvrks in 2026 and beyond.
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October 1, 2025 • 7 mins
🔥 Mugshot’s Ringo Waterman joins The Kevin Powell Podcast at Louder Than Life 2025! We talk about the band’s new album All The Devils Are Here, working with producer Randy Leboeuf, the story behind the artwork by Rotting Rain, and what fans can expect going into 2026.
Ringo opens up about becoming Mugshot’s vocalist during lockdown, life on tour, his advice for up-and-coming bands, and his dream tour with Mudvayne.
Ringo opens up about becoming Mugshot’s vocalist during lockdown, life on tour, his advice for up-and-coming bands, and his dream tour with Mudvayne.
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September 29, 2025 • 11 mins
🔥 In this episode of The Kevin Powell Podcast, I sit down with Lizzie & Liv of Not Enough Space to talk about their brand-new album Weaponize Your Rage, playing Louder Than Life, hitting the road with From Ashes to New, Magnolia Park, and Until I Wake, plus what fans can expect from their upcoming Warped Tour and Shiprocked performances.
We dive into their dual-vocalist dynamic, writing process, and the chaotic fun of blending...
We dive into their dual-vocalist dynamic, writing process, and the chaotic fun of blending...
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September 27, 2025 • 11 mins
Manchester heavyweights Guilt Trip join me at Louder Than Life 2025 for their very first U.S. festival appearance! 🇺🇸🔥
We talk about their set, signing to Roadrunner Records, new music in the works, and their dream tour lineup. 🎶
Topics in this interview:
• First impressions of U.S. festivals
• Playing Download Festival in the UK
• New single + Roadrunner signing
What’s next in 2026
• Advice for up-and-coming bands
👉 Don’t forget to...
We talk about their set, signing to Roadrunner Records, new music in the works, and their dream tour lineup. 🎶
Topics in this interview:
• First impressions of U.S. festivals
• Playing Download Festival in the UK
• New single + Roadrunner signing
What’s next in 2026
• Advice for up-and-coming bands
👉 Don’t forget to...
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